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INFINITI to build five new models in China and electrify its portfolio

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Ahead of Beijing International Motor Show, INFINITI announced it will build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the all new QX50 SUV, and electrify its portfolio ( earlier post ). We will continue to strive to make INFINITI the top premium challenger brand in the market. Earlier post.)

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Infiniti presents M35 Hybrid at LA Show

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Infiniti presented its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, the 2012 Infiniti M35h ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The new Infiniti Hybrid offers more than 350 hp (361 kW) and estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg highway (7.8 L/100km), 25 mpg (9.4 L/100km) city and 27 mpg (8.7 miles (1.9

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Infiniti M35 Hybrid Features Original 1 Motor/2 Clutch Parallel Hybrid System

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Infiniti unveiled its first production hybrid, the M35 Hybrid, at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. liter V6 engine; a 50 kW, 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) electric motor integrated into the 7-speed automatic transmission (7AT); and a high-output, fast charge/discharge 1.3 An end result of this is exceptional battery reliability, Infiniti says.

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Electrified utes get serious in Australia! China’s GWM launches Cannon Alpha with top towing and torque numbers

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No fuel economy numbers have been released for the Alpha, but the recently launched GWM Tank 500 claims 8.5L/100km inch digital instrument cluster, 10-speaker Infinity audio, wireless phone charging plus heated, ventilated and massaging front seats in Nappa leather (grade dependent). While the 2.4-litre

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2024 Lexus TX Hopes to Become a Better Family Hauler

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The infiniti QX80 and GMC Yukon are a little too big, while something like the Acura MDX is a little too small. liter V6 gasoline engine for a very agreeable 406 horsepower and 30 mpg combined fuel economy. & At a smidgen over 203 inches long, the TX doesn’t seem to have any direct competitors.

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Nissan shows Hi-Cross Concept 7-passenger 4WD hybrid in Geneva; another implementation of “one-motor, two-clutch” system

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For the concept, the HEV drivetrain is based on new technology developed by Nissan for front-wheel drive models—itself adapted from the hybrid system developed for the RWD Infiniti M35h—but modified to provide four-wheel drive. Earlier post. ) The second clutch transmits the drive force. Earlier post.).

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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

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Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (and wireless smartphone charging), Bluetooth connection, AM/FM and digital radio and embedded satellite-navigation are all included in the technology package. Audio is played through an Infinity 12-speaker stereo. In normal mode its dulled down in search of economy.

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